[Ah, and what a satisfying clink it is...the sound of wineglasses coming together is one of the most comforting sounds around, as far as Sycamore is concerned! Particularly when the wine within them is excellent, as this one is.]

Parfait! I usually find Merlots overpowering, at times, but this is delightful! It goes down far too easily and I mean that as a compliment.

[He takes another sip before settling back against the couch, resting his wineglass on a knee and giving Joseph a warm look.]

A nice glass of wine can always make ones troubles feel a little smaller, no?